The large diameter spindle has a 1
¼” by 8 threads per inch nose that
supports the large chucks typically
used with a lathe of this size. The
outboard end of the spindle is fitted
with a barrel-type grip for turning the
spindle by hand.
The spindle also has internal
indexing built in that allows locking
it in 36 positions which translates to
10-degree increments for drilling,
fluting, grooving and other
operations. The spindle is indexed with a screw in pin that is provided with the lathe. A
pushbutton spindle lock on the front of the headstock provides a simple, tool-free way to
temporarily lock the spindle for installing/removing the faceplate, chuck or other screw-
on accessories.
The headstock is extremely rigid and is fitted with large-diameter
ball bearings to support the high-strength spindle. (left)
The stepped drive pulleys (right) are accessible through a front-
mounted door for fast, easy speed range changes.
A 3/8”-diameter through hole provides access for removing
the drive spur from the spindle with the included knock out
rod.
To maximize the versatility of the JET JWL-1642EVS &
JWL-1642EVS-2 Wood Lathes, the headstock can be
moved to any position along the bed by simply releasing
the headstock lock with an easy to use handle. The
headstock does not pivot but can be repositioned across the
length of the ways. This is particularly useful when moved
to the end of the bed for tuning oversized bowl and platter
blanks “off the end”! When turning at the end of the bed
we offer a free standing tool rest (#708349) as an accessory
to accommodate large blanks that can’t be handled when
using the standard banjo and tool rest.
The headstock can be positioned
anywhere along the bed, including
at the very end for turning large
diameter blanks “off the bed”,
providing even more versatility.
We include a heavy wire
guard that helps protect the
operator from large chips
and chunks that can come
free while rounding blanks.
A special mount on the rear of the headstock accepts a heavy
gauge wire guard (provided with the lathe). A spring-loaded pin
indexes the guard up or down to make mounting and removing
turned objects easy. This guard acts as great shield between the
work and the operator when turning blanks where large chips and
chunks can be considered dangerous projectiles to the operator
otherwise.
